The Prevalence of Antibiotic and Toothpaste Sensitivity Found in Oral Streptococcal Isolates in Healthy Individuals in the Okada Community of Nigeria [PDF]
Background: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, antibiotic, and toothpaste sensitivity of oral streptococcal isolates in healthy individuals in the Okada community of Nigeria.
Mitsan, O. (Olley) +1 more
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Fluoridated elastomers: Effect on the microbiology of plaque [PDF]
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of fluoridated elastomeric ligatures on the microbiology of local dental plaque in vivo. This randomized, prospective, longitudinal, clinical trial had a split-mouth crossover design. The subjects
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ApuA, a multifunctional x-glucan-degrading enzyme of Streptococcus suis, mediates adhesion to porcine epithelium and mucus [PDF]
We have identified apuA in Streptococcus suis, which encodes a bifunctional amylopullulanase with conserved -amylase and pullulanase substrate-binding domains and catalytic motifs.
Ferrando, M.L. +4 more
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Variation at the capsule locus, cps, of mistyped and non-typable Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates [PDF]
The capsule polysaccharide locus (cps) is the site of the capsule biosynthesis gene cluster in encapsulated Streptococcus pneumoniae. A set of pneumococcal samples and non-pneumococcal streptococci from Denmark, the Gambia, the Netherlands, Thailand, the
Antonio, M +10 more
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Aim. Evaluation of the ability to form biofilms by various M, T and MT-types of group A streptococci (GAS), as well as study of the effect of various antibiotics on biofilm formation. Materials and methods.
T. A Danilova +4 more
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Group a streptococcal serotypes isolated from healthy schoolchildren in iran [PDF]
Serotypes of group A streptococci are still a major cause of pharyngitis and some post-infectious sequelae such as rheumatic fever. As part of the worldwide effort to clarify the epidemiological pattern of group A streptococci in different countries, the
Fazeli, M.R. +6 more
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Introduction Group B streptococci are a well-known cause of early and late onset sepsis. In neonates and older children gram-negative bacteria are mostly found in urinary tract infections and urosepsis.
Freudenstein Daniela +5 more
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Thrombus Aspirates From Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Are Infiltrated by Viridans Streptococci
Background Acute ischemic stroke may be due to embolism from ruptured atherosclerotic carotid arteries. DNA of oral bacteria, mainly the viridans streptococci group, has been detected in thrombus aspirates of patients with ischemic stroke as well as in ...
Olli Patrakka +11 more
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Aetiology of community-acquired neonatal sepsis in low and middle income countries [PDF]
99% of the approximate 1 million annual neonatal deaths from life-threatening invasive bacterial infections occur in developing countries, at least 50% of which are from home births or community settings.
Ahmad, Aziez +9 more
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Prevalent emm Types among Invasive GAS in Europe and North America since Year 2000
BackgroundStreptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococcus (GAS) is an important human pathogen responsible for a broad range of infections, from uncomplicated to more severe and invasive diseases with high mortality and morbidity.
Giovanni Gherardi +2 more
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